Epoxy Resin DGEBA

C₂₁H₂₄O₄

IUPAC: Diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A

CAS: 25068-38-6

Overview

DGEBA-based epoxy resins are the most widely used thermosetting polymers, found in adhesives, coatings, and composites. They cure with hardeners to form rigid materials.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 24 1.0080
Carbon C 21 12.0110
Oxygen O 4 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×24
7.1%
C
Carbon ×21
74.1%
O
Oxygen ×4
18.8%

Uses

  • • Two-part adhesive
  • • Industrial coatings
  • • Carbon fiber composite matrix
  • • Electronic encapsulation

Fun Facts

  • ✦ The carbon fiber composite in Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 uses epoxy resin as the matrix

Safety

  • ⚠ Skin sensitizer
  • ⚠ Irritant

Properties

Type
polymer
State
liquid
Molar Mass
340.41 g/mol
Density
1.1600 g/cm³
Solubility
insoluble

Related Compounds

Cellulose

(C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ

Kevlar

(C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₂)ₙ

Nomex

(C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₂)ₙ

Nylon-6,6

(C₁₂H₂₂N₂O₂)ₙ

Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin

(C₇H₆O₂)ₙ

Polyacrylonitrile

(C₃H₃N)ₙ

Polycarbonate

(C₁₆H₁₄O₃)ₙ

Polyethylene

(C₂H₄)ₙ

Polyethylene Terephthalate

(C₁₀H₈O₄)ₙ

Polyhydroxybutyrate

(C₄H₆O₂)ₙ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Epoxy Resin DGEBA?
Epoxy Resin DGEBA (C₂₁H₂₄O₄) is a polymer compound with the IUPAC name Diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A.
What is the molecular weight of Epoxy Resin DGEBA?
Epoxy Resin DGEBA has a molar mass of 340.41 g/mol.
What state is Epoxy Resin DGEBA at room temperature?
Epoxy Resin DGEBA is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Epoxy Resin DGEBA organic or inorganic?
Epoxy Resin DGEBA is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Epoxy Resin DGEBA?
Epoxy Resin DGEBA (C₂₁H₂₄O₄) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).